Showing posts with label Rambles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rambles. Show all posts

Friday, September 3, 2010

August is Over

So, a few things to talk about. There is band camp, school, projects I'm working on, moving (or not), and some ladies you should check out.
First, band camp kicks ass. I love it, marching and playing, messing around with friends and messing with freshman's heads. We're doing a medley of "tommy" by the Who, and it really is fantastic. I march with the Bari sax though, and the bari bra harness isn't the most flattering comfortable thing to wear. But still, I'm having a blast, as I always do. We went bowling, which is a tradition, and I had loads of fun, and did some gesture drawings of bowlers, which was oddly amusing. Yay!
I'm now a SENIOR! I am SO excited! I love school, learning about things I never thought I'd understand, and getting better at writing and math. But, alas, I detest the social aspect of it all. I'm hopin' now that we're all seniors, we will get along better.
So, I have like, 4-6 paintings in the works, I guess? But a large part of me wants to paint over them and start over. Story of my life, really. I haven't had time to paint recently, with band and lessons and hanging with Taylor. But, I've been taking a lot of pictures (none that I like, but still.) and have drawn up a storm. I need to do a new sketch dump, and soon introduce you to Salazar! Gosh, I love sketchbooks.
Speaking of Taylor, she isn't moving! Which is wonderful. We haven't any classes together, but she's staying 10 minutes from my house, on foot. We can still have sleepovers and go to biglots. We can paint and sing, and goof around at 10 at night. Can you say Huzzah?
Oh, and I thought I'd share a blog that I follow every once in a while. You know, my favorites that I think you should check out. First, you should check out I still can't tell which ones are weeds. It's written by an art teacher/letterpress printer. She seems to dig a lot of things I do, art wise, so I think you should check her out.
Then, stop on by Dancing Tales, and read what comes from the mind of my favorite ginger. She's a very good friend of mine, and I think you'll like the way she thinks.

So, I'm going through the extra shots I took at the state fair, and it is taking ages. I'm talking about the more candid shots I took. But, I found one that I really like. You may see more later, but if not, here is one of the most adorable photos I took at the fair:
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With Love and a Song,
Sarah


PS. Some Songs I listened to While Typing this:
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Friday, August 27, 2010

Ooh, Drawings

Quick blurt of word vomit, and then you get to see some sketches and drawings. Wooo.
Few things, why are humans so mean to themselves? Did you know that I'm right? Did you know that I walk at least a mile, every day? As of last night, I'm obsessed with google mapping everywhere I walk. I hate princess movies, because I blame them for my desire to have a knight in shining armour show up. I'm trying to find mesh suitable for paper-making. I'm going to the state fair tomorrow, which means creeper photos and people watching/sketching. Oh, and it's been a week since I've painted. I don't like that.
ANYWAY, below you'll see what happens when I'm upset and have markers, and a couple pages from my sketch book. Oh, and yes, that is Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre. I love him.

With Love and Guillotines,
Sarah

"003"
Crayola and Metallic Markers & Bic gell pens in blue and black.
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Sunday, August 1, 2010

They Shouldn't Let Me In

To art stores, that is. I walk into one with a wallet 'full' of cash and a 40% off coupon, and I practically wet myself. In half an hour, I've found myself taking home paint, gesso, brushes, knives and canvas. It was the most amazing thing ever. Well, sort of.


I've been trying to get a handle on everything non-artsy, but It's hard when I get my ideas when I'm trying to be productive. But, at least I've "summer school" tomorrow. I get to go and just creep/draw. Also, I finally got a card reader, so I can use my new 4gb SDHC card! I am incredibly excited!

Also, because I can, My Motto in Life. I try to:
a) Be Happy
b) Learn Every Day
c) Try something new
d) keep most of my blood inside my body at all times.
e) Check for paper before you squat
f) Life is sacred and none have the authority to end that of another

Now, like the English language, there are exceptions to the rules. Like, I have been known to give up my happiness so that others can be happy. And those summer days, where I do a total of zero educational things. But, rule 'D' is the one I do my best to follow closest. Sure, I will give blood. But that is it. My blood.rt in my life, but it's difficult when I get my ideas at random times while trying to be productive.

So yeah, I'll stop rambling and go work on some stuff now...

With Love,
Sarah